5 Class Projects

It takes about hour(s) to complete each project.

Incense

Lacquer
sachet

Insect repellent incense

Renko

Skills You’ll Learn

The way to enjoy incense called “making”

The secret incense boom has just arrived! Anyone can easily make incense by hand

Incense as a Japanese culture that is attracting international attention

Incense culture, which was introduced to Japan along with Buddhism since ancient times, is now attracting attention from overseas

Create an extraordinary space where you can face yourself!

Incense is also burnt at high-class inns. You can create an extraordinary space with handmade incense

Handmade incense that you can learn through videos produced by incense experts

This is a class where you can enjoy learning from those who like incense and want to experience making incense, to those who want to know more about incense, and those who are slightly interested in incense.

Even if you say “incense” in one bite, there are various types and uses.

You can also learn about the history and episodes related to incense together.

It's also a wonderful thing to enjoy the scent while thinking back to a long time ago, the Heian period, and the Edo period.

Let's have fun learning how to make them, from familiar incense sticks to cute things you just want to carry around, things you can enjoy just by decorating them, things to give to loved ones, and more practical things.

Effects you can expect after taking the course

Once you learn it, it will enrich your life as a lifelong hobby that makes people happy
You can spend a peaceful time with incense that has a calming effect
The bactericidal action of incense makes the air in the room clean

Recommended classes for people like this

I'm interested in Japanese culture
I like making things and giving them to people
I often get frustrated at work or housework
I want to be calm all the time
I want a little change in my life
I want to create a comfortable space

When you take the course

Please order the kit from the “Go see the kit” button.

What makes this class so special

You will be able to make 5 types of incense

When you hear incense, there may be people who don't have a very good image, such as “incense” for funerals and memorial services.

There are also people who don't like the smell of incense sticks. However, even if you say “incense” in a nutshell, there are various shapes, scents, and ways to use it.

In this program, you can make not only incense sticks, which are major incense sticks as incense, but also a total of 5 types of incense, such as fashionable scented bags and renko that were popular in the Heian period.

Class Kit · Coaching Session

*Free membership registration is required when purchasing a kit. Also, a paid membership registration is required to watch videos.

※This is an example of the completed work of the Smell Bag Kit.

[Smell bag kit]

1 5 types of incense ingredients

2 gold leaf bags, 2 pieces

3 strings, 2

4 cotton

5 zipper bag

6 measuring spoons

[Incense Kit]

1 5 types of incense ingredients

2 zipper bag

[Insect Repellent Kit]

1. 4 types of incense ingredients

2 washi bags

3 zipper bag

4 measuring spoons

[Renko Kit]

1 5 types of incense ingredients

2 charcoal powder

3 Charcoal powder reserve

4 molasses

5 plastic case

[Sandalwood Incense Kit]

5 types of incense ingredients

Starch powder

Sour powder reserve

extrusion pump

Wave cardboard (with bag)

[ALL IN ONE KIT]

1 scent bag kit (5 types of incense ingredients, 2 gold bags, 2 strings, cotton, zipper bag, measuring spoon)

2 incense kit (5 types of incense ingredients, zipper bag)

3. Insect repellent kit (4 types of incense ingredients, Japanese paper bag, zipper bag, measuring spoon)

4 Renko kit (5 types of incense ingredients, charcoal powder, charcoal powder reserve, molasses, plastic case)

5. Sandalwood incense kit (5 types of incense ingredients, starch powder, powder reserve, extrusion pump, wave cardboard (with bag))

Kit notes

The photograph is an image. Depending on the availability of the kit, the actual kit you receive may differ from the design and color pictured. Class attendance will not be affected, but we will inform you separately if necessary.
Should there be a problem with the kit, we can only respond if you contact us within 1 week from the date of receipt. Please be aware in advance.
Delivery companies differ depending on the kit, so we do not accept individual delivery companies and delivery dates.
If a kit is returned due to an unknown address or prolonged absence, or if the kit is re-shipped due to a change in delivery address, a fee will be charged.
To change the delivery address “after shipping”, it is necessary to contact the carrier directly to make the change.
The kit will be shipped within 24 hours after payment is confirmed, and fees will be charged for cancellations and changes from this point on.
To check delivery status and fees, please contact us.
Kit delivery may take up to 2 business days from the order date. Please be aware.

Curriculum

Creator

Shiori Ishihama

3 reprints! Author of “Yura Yura Jinwari Incense Gurashi”

Professor Koshi Ishihama Shiori (Ishihama Shiori, an expert in incense blending))

“Hello! This is Ishihama Shiori. I have prepared this “online course” with the thought “I want as many people as possible to know the appeal of incense made by myself.” Currently, regardless of generation or gender, there has been an increase in the number of people incorporating incense as a hobby to enjoy scents, relax before going to bed, or as a means to concentrate and focus on work. “Making your own incense” has a different sense of fun and awareness from “incorporating incense into your life and enjoying it.” Making incense by firmly facing yourself using your five senses is the ultimate healing and purification. I want you to know the appeal of “incense making” like that. I believe that what I have gained through making incense will definitely have a positive impact on your life.”

■Profile

In 2010, I entered the world of incense because I wanted to feel the scent of incense close to me, which I had loved since childhood. I'm fascinated by the “elegant and subtle scent” of my first handmade incense, and I want to share that scent with many people! That makes me think. After going through the Fragrance Shop Karaku Koji Course, which trains experts in incense blending, I started the “One in the World, My Own “Incense” Handmade Course. Professors' qualifications will also be obtained in 2016.

After that, he established Takara Co., Ltd., which conducts incense classes and sales.

“If you look up at the sky, there are three treasures: the day, the moon, and the stars　

If you look around the earth, there are three treasures: fire, water, and wind

If you look at yourself, there are three treasures: spirit, mind, and heart

“Takara” is a company born from the desire to cherish the three treasures.”

Currently, courses are being held to “get people to calm their minds with incense, a power item from ancient Japan.” I have taught over 2,000 people.